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Greater Chicago Area

Build and maintain relationships with World Business Chicago's 105 board members to understand their interests and areas of expertise for meaningful engagement, Produce all board/committee-related meeting materials including orientation details for new directors. Maintain World Business Chicago's By-Laws, facilitate necessary amendments or modifications, and advise President & CEO on adherence to By-Laws and board policies. Direct report to the President and CEO and also a member of the… Show more Build and maintain relationships with World Business Chicago's 105 board members to understand their interests and areas of expertise for meaningful engagement, Produce all board/committee-related meeting materials including orientation details for new directors. Maintain World Business Chicago's By-Laws, facilitate necessary amendments or modifications, and advise President & CEO on adherence to By-Laws and board policies. Direct report to the President and CEO and also a member of the Executive leadership team. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Chief administrator to the president and CEO at World Business Chicago. Facilitated executive-level activities for the CEO’s day-to-day operations and strategic economic development priorities, including speech logistics, meeting oversight, research, outreach, coalition-building, marketing, matrix management, representation, and advisor and counsel the CEO.

Office Of The Chief Of Protocol, U.S. Department Of State

SummaryThe Office of the Chief of Protocol, a division of the Department of State, primarily advises and assists the President, Vice President and Secretary of State on matters of diplomatic protocol and etiquette. The office arranges detailed itineraries for foreign dignitaries visiting the United States, and accompanies the President and Secretary of State on official travels abroad. It also plans and executes diplomatic ceremonies, official receptions, luncheons and dinners, oversees the… Show more SummaryThe Office of the Chief of Protocol, a division of the Department of State, primarily advises and assists the President, Vice President and Secretary of State on matters of diplomatic protocol and etiquette. The office arranges detailed itineraries for foreign dignitaries visiting the United States, and accompanies the President and Secretary of State on official travels abroad. It also plans and executes diplomatic ceremonies, official receptions, luncheons and dinners, oversees the accreditation of foreign ambassadors and manages the Blair House, which is the President’s guest residence for visiting foreign leaders.ResponsibilitiesOrganize and arrange details for ceremonial events and programs hosted by the President and the Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the Chief of Protocol, and other high-ranking government officials to build bridges and foster understanding between people and governments.Execute logistics for Joint Sessions of Congress, inaugurals, state funerals, national conventions and other official functions to cultivate relationships between the United States and the Diplomatic Corps.Deep knowledge and understanding of building cultural relationships to promote international goodwill. Draft strategic plans of action to meet pre-determined budget allocations.Top Secret clearance. Show less

Bureau Of Eat Asian And Pacific Affairs

Managed the Far East Asia portfolio of a senior government official with responsibilities for relations with China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia.Prepared briefing documents for complex domestic and international travel itineraries.Tracked and prepared written summaries on competing requests and advised on how each request pertained to policy objectives.Top Secret clearance.

Effective coordination and management of Chief of Mission objectives based on priorities and needs of the embassy in a newly independent East Timor.Organized and executed representational events to enhance bilateral relationships between the United States and East Timor and other embassy cultures.Developed standard operating procedures for meetings, conferences, and VIP visits.Trained and mentored local staff in office management procedures and protocol.Served on… Show more Effective coordination and management of Chief of Mission objectives based on priorities and needs of the embassy in a newly independent East Timor.Organized and executed representational events to enhance bilateral relationships between the United States and East Timor and other embassy cultures.Developed standard operating procedures for meetings, conferences, and VIP visits.Trained and mentored local staff in office management procedures and protocol.Served on the Emergency Action Committee to enhance embassy crisis management roles.Top Secret clearance. Show less

Togo, Solomon Islands, Republic Of Georgia

June 2002-November 2002, General Services VolunteerDili, East TimorProcured residential properties, interior furnishings, and supervised capital improvements on three in-country Peace Corps staff residences when needed.November 2000-November 2001, EditorCenter for European StudiesTbilisi, GeorgiaProvided editorial revisions and organization of content and journalistic style for bi-weekly print publications.January 2000-May 2000, Community Outreach… Show more June 2002-November 2002, General Services VolunteerDili, East TimorProcured residential properties, interior furnishings, and supervised capital improvements on three in-country Peace Corps staff residences when needed.November 2000-November 2001, EditorCenter for European StudiesTbilisi, GeorgiaProvided editorial revisions and organization of content and journalistic style for bi-weekly print publications.January 2000-May 2000, Community Outreach VolunteerHoniara, Solomon IslandsOrganized community fundraisers and seminars to help build and sustain local women businesses. Show less